Problem-Solving
5 tips for making better decisions during COVID-19
Right now, along with millions of other leaders around the world, you’re having to make decisions about things you never thought you would, at a pace you never imagined. You’re also making these decisions in an environment that’s changing not just day-by-day, but sometimes, hour-by-hour. So if you find yourself attempting to control more than…
Read MoreWhy you should re-read the ‘Circle of Influence/Circle of Concern’ Model right now….
I bet when Stephen Covey came up with the Circle of Influence/Circle of Control model in his bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he didn’t imagine that it would also be incredibly relevant to a world facing COVID-19. But it is. And it’s a useful model to revisit right now – not…
Read More7 tips for leading through troublesome times
How a leader responds in troublesome times is a measure of their mettle – but it requires a steady hand and a clear head. Here are seven ways to successfully lead your team through troubled waters.
Read More3 Simple Steps Leaders Can Take To Improve Their Thinking Skills
When one of the people I respect the most in the leadership world accepts my invitation to do a guest post in The Leader’s Digest, it makes me pretty chuffed. So this is me, pretty chuffed indeed, introducing this week’s guest author, Tanveer Naseer! Tanveer Naseer is an internationally-acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning leadership writer, author,…
Read More6 Ways to Lead Your Team Through Turbulent Times
It would be a right ‘box of fluffy ducks’ if leading was all plain sailing. But if you’ve been a leader for longer than a nanosecond, you’ll know all too well the pain of leading through tough times. From a complicated crisis to the slow, grinding burn of cost-cutting recessions, leading a team through stormy waters requires strong leadership.…
Read MoreWeird is good: why dissonance fosters innovation
It seems like almost every organisation on the planet wants to become more innovative right now. And let’s face it, thinking differently and creatively about challenges and opportunities that face us are table stakes to survival, given the ambiguous, multifaceted and unpredictable landscape we are operating in. As I was musing about this, I came…
Read MoreHow To Turn Irritation Into Inspiration
We usually view states like dissatisfaction, frustration and exasperation as negative. Admittedly, they are not as pleasant to experience as their opposites. The thing is… When you’re feeling satisfied, you lose the impetus to look for opportunities. Dissatisfaction is beneficial to the creative process. That annoying itch can inspire action. [Tweet “If you want to change,…
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